Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has pushed luxury to a sky-high new level with the unveiling of its new ‘residence’ class on board its Airbus A380 superjumbos.

The three-section private cabin features a lounge area, a bedroom and a bathroom with shower. There is also an onboard butler solely to service passengers in the ‘residence’, trained by the Savoy Butler Academy in London, part of the Savoy Hotel.

Each of the airline’s A380s will feature just one residence, which can be occupied by two people. It will be located at the front of the upper deck on board the double-decker superjumbo.

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